Reviewed case brief
Pepper v. Hart
[1993] AC 593
[1993] AC 593 · House of Lords
- Court
- House of Lords
- Year
- 1993
- Subjects
- Interpretation of Statutes
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Courts may refer to Hansard (Parliamentary debates) as an aid to statutory interpretation where legislation is ambiguous, the material relied on consists of clear ministerial statements, and it would prevent injustice.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
[1993] AC 593
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